Waterfront

1940s

Nicholas Takis

Associated Names
Nicholas Takis

Artist, American, 1903 - 1965

The image shows a cityscape from a street-level perspective. The scene includes various structures and open spaces. A large bridge dominates the horizon, with a muted turquoise sky framed by the silhouette. A dark building with a detailed roof line and green awnings is on the left, along with a cyclist on a red bicycle. Further in the distance are pale building facades with windows, and a red gas pump adds a bright pop of color. A harbor with a tugboat sailing through blue water is visible in the background. The composition features soft pastels and vibrant accents, creating contrast.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color screenprint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    image: 27.94 × 35.56 cm (11 × 14 in.)
    sheet: 33.97 × 42.23 cm (13 3/8 × 16 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.148.62


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Veerhoff Galleries, Washington, D.C.; to Robert Stana and Thomas Judy, Washington, D.C., 1985; acquired 2017 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right on screen: takis; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 5 -; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 5.00 / 8.00 pair / Gal. No Card / 0 - 11 - 2x

Wikidata ID

Q77015631

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